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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 19h

I never thought I'd see Fred VII get his own figure! 👀

Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 22h

We all have board games that we refuse to let get lost in the shuffle. Today, we're each sharing one of our underrated favorites. Which games do you champion?

Watch today's episode at: youtu.be/8sn36LcmRAg

Overlooked & Underrated: We Love These Lost Games! - Lost In The Shuffle

YouTube video by Game Night Picks - Pair Of Dice Paradise

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 2d

Today's episode is a great place to start if you're new to either board games, or the Game Night Picks channel.

Because today, we present ten games to introduce new gamers into the hobby. What games would you add to this this list to share with a new tabletop gamer?

Watch at: youtu.be/1t4Q8TG9c9k

New Gamers: Start Here! 10 games we suggest starting with (and why!) - Lost In The Shuffle

YouTube video by Game Night Picks - Pair Of Dice Paradise

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ᡣ𐭩 Mandi ᡣ𐭩 @613mandi.bsky.social · 7d

Hey-o!!!

@rollingreggie.bsky.social Is starting a new podcast so let us support him and check it out! ⬇️
www.youtube.com/channel/UCsV...

He also does a wonderful video highlighting some super cool podcasts. :) ⬇️
youtu.be/Oqut3lPOY1A?...

My Favorite Board Game Podcasts

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 9d

Is that YOUR arrow in my back?!
Join Paula and I for the first of a NEW SERIES where we demo several rounds of a game to discover the surprises it has to offer. Today, it's Phantom Epoch: an RPG board game with over 40 missions.

Watch the premiere at: youtu.be/2a7Jc79ZjvE

Is that YOUR arrow in my back?! A (mostly) cooperative play of Phantom Epoch... - One Good Turn

YouTube video by Game Night Picks - Pair Of Dice Paradise

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 15d

Little Stewart had to have emergency surgery today to remove a centimeter big stone in his bladder. He's doing well and sporting a very fashionable, widw anti-lick collar. I think he's looking forward to snoozing in his bed.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 16d

Random thing: if you can track down some of the Star Wars Micro Machines figures, they're yhe perfect size to use as custom units to add to Battle Of Hoth as additional Leaders on the battlefield with special powers and such. :D

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 19d

What board gaming experiences do you want to have before you kick the bucket?

That's the question we're each answering today, as we share an item from our Board Game Bucket Lists! Watch at: youtu.be/FQ36rZYD9Xc

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 21d

"Love [your kid] so much they won’t care what some influencer thinks."

Joel, in case I haven't said it recently, you're awesome.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 21d

Why is writing email never fast? At this point, just hand me a quill.

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 21d

Rolling Reggie in the studio!
Today's episode asks: do you know Rolling Reggie's Top 10 Board Games as well as HE does?

It's the ultimate quiz about Rolling Reggie's Top 10 board games of all time, which you can play along with, at: youtu.be/TvKrwqa0aEY
@rollingreggie.bsky.social

Do you know Rolling Reggie's Top 10 Board Games as well as HE does? It's the ultimate quiz about Rolling Reggie's Top 10 board games of all time, which you can play along with!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 23d

Tapple Tussle Rematch!
It's another round of our custom Tapple challenge, where we give the clues to guess the category. Can you beat us to the answers?

The video presentation we made about this is available for viewing at the internet web address of: youtu.be/8zbnma_iSnQ

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 24d

That's exactly how I got my copy of Temple Of Doom in high school!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 24d

Well, that post took an existential turn. 😶

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 26d

They say a picture's worth a thousand words, but is one worth a thousand BOARD GAMES? Today, we're trying to guess which board games these random photos represent, based on vibes. Can you beat us? (Spoiler: you probably can.)

Puzzle yourself with today's episode, at: youtu.be/8gIuZ-vcDJQ

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 28d

Dig this!
In the latest @boardgameblitz.bsky.social video, hosts Crystal & Ambie played a trivia game about Ambie's game collection that was inspired by Game Night Picks episodes. It feels awesome to inspire creativity in our fellow media makers! 😎

Watch at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fxp...

Episode 243 - Name That Game

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · 28d

This is among our best uses of wiener dog technology.

a woman is pointing at something and saying `` i love it ! ''

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Sep 8

I Want To Go To There Liz Lemon GIF

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Sep 8

Today, we're deducing the order that various board game events happened? (And you can play along!) There's big points to be had as we put timelines in chronological order; with a few even bigger surprises!

Add this episode to your timeline to watch at: youtu.be/dUY4uWou12k

Today, we're deducing the order that various board game events happened? (And you can play along!) There's big points to be had as we put things in chronological order; with a few even bigger surprises!

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Sep 7

a woman says i 'm pretty sure it 's illegal on netflix

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Sep 5

It's time to defend my crown 👑 as the reigning champion of All Things Board Game Trivia, against my bitter rival in cardboard questionnaires: @thingsgetdicey.bsky.social

Will I increase my winning streak, or crash and burn in an overconfident flameout? Gee, I wonder... youtu.be/fKMEkpHOgmY

It's time to defend my crown 👑 as the reigning champion of All Things Board Game Trivia, against my bitter rival in cardboard questionnaires: Paula

Will I increase my winning streak, or crash and burn in an overconfident flameout? Gee, I wonder...

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Sep 3

Easily upgrade your game from Monopoly, Clue, Ticket To Ride and other classic favorites to the next step with today's board game recommendations from Chaz, Irik, Paula, Grant, and Matthew!

Enjoy a half-dozen "next level" game recommendations at: youtu.be/TEegOF0YzLk

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Sep 2

It's time to build a new board game collection with Grant! A list of 20 Board Game recommendations to start with, on a $500 budget: youtu.be/6H-W4WNxH_c

How many of these did YOU start with? How many are still on your shelves today?

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Aug 22

Can you find what links five board games?
Join us to unravel the common threads tying together several games. The answer isn't always what you think it is! Today's episode is at: youtu.be/bIM0xmAX0WY

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Chaz Marler @gamenightpicks.com · Aug 20

💎What’s YOUR favorite hidden gem board game?
Whether you’re a seasoned gamer looking for something fresh or new to the hobby and want to avoid the usual hype trains, today's video is packed with overlooked treasures.

Watch today's Lost In The Shuffle episode at: youtu.be/ZhuAl3MkZ9g

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